Cross-posted at Connecticut Local Politics
Tonight, New Haven has passed the first legislation of its kind in the country by a vote of 25-1 - A municipal ID bill that would open up an array of services to New Haven residents, including undocumented aliens.
The Courant had a story today that explains the program:
To address the problem, New Haven wants to create a municipal identification card, which supporters say would help assimilate immigrants as well as provide a range of benefits to other residents who may not have official IDs, such as the elderly and children.
The card would be recognized as official identification within city limits, allowing immigrants to open bank accounts and avoid carrying around wads of cash.
The card also would provide all holders access to city services, from parks to libraries, and function as a type of limited debit card.
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